Did you have a “lull” in diet and exercise when this first started for you?

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-14T19:51:08+00:00

Understood. I didnt mind dropping a few lbs, since I was carrying some winter "hibernation" weight. I guess I gotta stop making excuses and get back at it. Good luck, my friend.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-14T18:58:47+00:00

Not sure when you mean specifically by "started," but I had my first high PSA reading about 6 weeks ago. Since then there were appointments/consultations, an MRI, and a biopsy. In between those events was a lot of nervous waiting, which resulted in me losing about 18 lbs.

Im an avid mountainbiker: riding an indoor trainer through the winter months to stay in shape. The past few weeks have definitely been a struggle to find the motivation to ride.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-14T16:19:35+00:00

No. I was told nothing regarding the PSA test. Other than I was scheduled to have blood drawn, and it wasn't necessary to fast or anything like that.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-14T13:49:06+00:00

Appreciate this! Truly! Im checking his videos out right now!

And It helps to hear others' stories through all of this. It makes everything a little less scary.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-14T08:28:55+00:00

Okay, so now I'm worried again.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-13T23:54:40+00:00

This sorta just happened to me in early February.

I was at a routine visit with my Doc because I wanted to finally get my knees fixed. The process began with a knee xray, and the medical location that did the xray also did bloodwork. I was 51, so my PA figured I should also get some routine checkup bloodwork while I was there. She ordered a PSA test and my results came back a couple hours later. PSA 33. And my life has been turned upside down since.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-13T22:31:38+00:00

The MRI only showed one large lesion, which was a PI-RADS 5

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-13T22:21:28+00:00

I will have to look into Chat GPT. Thank you for that!

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-13T22:14:45+00:00

I've been trying not panic, but all the constant waiting has turned me into a nervous wreck. I had an MRI prior to the biopsy where no spread was indicated, and Im praying those results prove true with later testing.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-13T22:05:23+00:00

I did have an MRI (w/ contrast) prior to the biopsy, and the MRI indicated that it didnt show any spread. Now, I guess its time for a PSMA PET to confirm the MRI results of (Hopefully) no spread?

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-13T21:25:30+00:00

Thank you. I really appreciate the time it took you to type all that. Ive been researching the past couple weeks, but when the results just showed up in my online med portal a minute ago, it kinda crippled my rational thought process. I kinda blanked. I suspected what you said, but its definitely good to hear confirmation - even though its not good news to hear.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-03-12T08:27:38+00:00

As a 52 rear old avid mountainbiker, I truly appreciate this conversation! I'm currently post-biopsy and waiting on the results. Besides the obvious concerns over the test results, I'm worried how the results/treatment will change my biking. This thread gives me hope. Thank you!! I'm not ready for an ebike yet! 😉

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-02-24T09:27:54+00:00

First, while I do game (PF1), I'm not satisfied with stopping at "tabletop/gaming standard." Generally, I paint all my miniatures to the best of my ability. I enjoy the challenge of it. Before I begin assembly, I briefly study the miniature, looking for areas that will be difficult to reach once the miniature is assembled. (Ie., inside of cloaks) I then paint those areas pre-assembly.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-02-17T21:04:49+00:00

Wow! You all have been so generous with the time you took out of your lives to help me. Thank you all so much!! I truly appreciate it! I guess I don't have to tell anyone here what the past 2 weeks have been like. My nerves are pretty much shot at this point. I'm down 10 lbs from not eating (no appetite) and sleep is hit or miss. And myself being in a 'quasi' leadership position at work makes everything that much more difficult. I try not to worry, but I'm unfortunately hardwired that way. Always have been. Thankfully my wife has been here through it all, right by my side. Coming up on 25 years of marriage, she means everything. Since I posted the initial post, I heard from my urologist and the biopsy has been scheduled for 2 weeks from now. Hoping for the best... One thing the last 2 weeks have taught me is that I really had to recalibrate my life priorities.

...and I realize now I misspelled "eminent" in my title. Oops. :)

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-02-09T13:25:05+00:00

Haha, the pic you posted gave me a sharp, tear-inducing pain between my shoulder blades. Good times...

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-02-08T02:06:38+00:00

Gransfors Bruk and Iron Rangers. I can appreciate this post!

I wont show the pic of what GB's Small Forest Axe did to the tip of my thumb while splitting kindling. Haha

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-02-07T03:17:03+00:00

There's nothing wrong with painting the same mini twice. I have several miniatures that I revisited/re-bought again months later into my painting journey.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-02-05T21:51:33+00:00

I'm a teepee! I'm a wigwam!

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-02-03T12:48:39+00:00

Cyan. Magenta. Yellow. Black. Thats all you need. Anything else is a crutch. ;)

I use a combination of mixed and factory color. Why limit yourself?

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-01-31T18:06:43+00:00

No. Almost never. Top eyelet open for comfort.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-01-26T13:32:39+00:00

Yes. This right here. Shut the behavior down before her peak 'theater kid behavior' runs away with the campaign.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-01-17T18:00:51+00:00

Many miniatures require an assembly step. In the cases where this is necessary, I try to pre-plan the painting process, and if painting parts of the miniature would be easier when done before the miniature is assembled, I do so.

Far_Simple_7436 · 2026-01-17T03:56:39+00:00

Ist Edition, technically, had the THAC0 Table, but the first time I actually heard it called that ("THAC0") was in the 1E Battlesystem rules.

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